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BP Appoints Kimberly Council as Deputy
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Last week Brooklyn Beep Antonio Reynoso appointed Reverend Kimberly Council as Deputy Borough President. The Deputy will serve as a surrogate
G. Esposito & Sons Pork Store to Close
Over a Century Old Institution Closing Doors on April 10 By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] When George Esposito was eight-years-old, his first job at his Grandfather’s
National Grid Temporarily Withdraws Air Permits
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] National Grid submitted a letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily withdrawing their request for air permits, a necessary step
First Ramadan Holiday Lights on Atlantic Ave.
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Growing up in downtown Brooklyn, Atlantic Ave. was the whole world to Jabr Zanta. And now, his stretch of the world
St. Joseph’s University Receives Grant for Summer Program
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] St. Joseph’s University New York announced on March 24 that they received a $230,000 grant to provide summer courses for high
Swastika found at Greenpoint Playground
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] A swastika was found defacing one of the trees at American Playground in Greenpoint this past Sunday. “This is one of
Black Veterans for Social Justice receives $1M in funds
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Over 70 people packed into the halls of Black Veterans For Social Justice last Friday to witness the unveiling of a
U.S. Army Corps hosts resiliency town hall
By Matthew Fischetti mfischetti@queensledger Over 100 Greenpoint residents packed into the Triskellion Arts Center last week in the neighborhood to attend a town hall co-hosted
North Brooklyn Pols Slam State’s BQE Plans
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] NorthBrooklyn elected officials and advocates slammed the state on Monday, after the State Department of Transportation told Streetsblog that Hochul administration
New North Brooklyn Air Quality Report Released
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] A new report studying air quality in North Brooklyn found “concerning but not conclusive results” results. The study, completed by North
Exclusive: Lincoln Restler’s One Year Interview
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] After years in working in local reformer politics, as an aide for Mayor DeBlasio and stints at local non-profits, Lincoln
Brooklyn State of the Borough returns
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] The State of the Borough is back in Kings County. After a decade of not having one, elected officials and members
End of year legislation signed by Governor
By Alicia Venter [email protected] As the year came to a close, Governor Kathy Hochul had a busy two weeks. She became the first woman to
New Brooklyn oncology center
By Brooklyn Star Staff [email protected] A new oncology center has opened up in Flatbush Brooklyn. The nearly 39,000 square foot facility, located at 2236 Nostrand
Brooklyn pols’ voting rights reform bill signed
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Voters will have more time to register to vote next year, thanks to Governor Hochul signing new legislation sponsored by Brooklyn
Freelancer protection bill vetoed by Governor
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Governor Hochul vetoed legislation concerning freelancer work last week. The Freelance isn’t Free Act, sponsored by Brooklyn State Senator Andrew Gounardes,
In Our Opinion: Suspending Kyrie is right move
The Brooklyn Nets have suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games after he failed to apologize after sharing an anti-semitic documentary on Twitter –
North Brooklyn electeds rally for Prop 1
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] North Brooklyn pols have two things in common: they want you to vote for the Environmental Bond Act and want you
Schools won’t lost money due to enrollment declines: officials
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] City officials announced this week that education budgets are not going to be facing further cuts, despite mid-year enrollment declines. In
Progressive Caucus debuts policy platform
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] The New York City Council Progressive Caucus unveiled their formal policy platform, dubbed the “Progressive Agenda” last Thursday: focusing on issues
$54 million expansion into green jobs program
Targets those at risk for gun violence By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Green jobs are getting the green. The city is investing $54 million into a
W’burg yeshiva owes $8 million in total for fraud
By Brooklyn Star Staff [email protected] A Williamsburg Yeshiva will have to pay $8 million after admitting to fraudulent fund for needy schoolchildren, federal prosecutors announced.
W’burg detective remembered with street co-naming
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] NYPD Detective Barbara Taylor-Burnette was many things: a mean point guard on the basketball court, a proud product of the Williamsburg
Williamsburg detective remembered with street co-naming
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] NYPD Detective Barbara Taylor-Burnette was many things: a mean point guard on the basketball court, a proud product of the Williamsburg
City hosts first in-person BQE forum
Residents “cautiously optimistic” By Matthew Fischetti mfischetti@queensledger Over 50 Brooklyn Heights residents braved the rainy weather to attend a meeting on how to repair the
Pols and advocates rally for bold climate change response
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Local Greenpoint pols and environmental advocates rallied outside City Hall last week, advocating for the state to have robust climate protections
Get to the point 5k entertains locals
By Billy Wood [email protected] Greenpoint residents came out on Sunday afternoon to participate in the 28th edition of the St. Stan’s Catholic Academy Get to
Participatory budgeting kicks off in Bushwick
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] How would you spend a million dollars in your neighborhood? That was the question posed to Bushwick residents at a joint
The Cellar@42 Wine Bar and Kitchen Opens at 42 Hotel in Williamsburg
By Matthew Fischetti | [email protected] The Cellar@42 Wine Bar & Kitchen at 42 Hotel, a chic wine bar and restaurant within South Williamsburg’s newest hotel, has
The Lady in Greenpoint: North Brooklyn’s newest spooky walking radio play
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Rick Paulas always loved Greenpoint. He wanted to do a project based in the neighborhood, especially after being able to move
Dough Doughnuts opens in Downtown Brooklyn
By Brooklyn Star Staff [email protected]. Brooklyn-based donut shop Dough Doughnuts is now expanding to Downtown Brooklyn. Beginning on Sept. 22 Dough will be joining Time
St. Josephs University moves up 30 ranks in best colleges
By Brooklyn Star Staff [email protected] St. Joseph’s University, New York was once again named one of the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World
Brooklyn Back To School Bash: Photos
By Brooklyn Star Staff [email protected]
Greenpoint Ferry opening delayed again
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] After 16 months of repairs and delays, Greenpoint residents will have to hold out even longer to see their ferry service
42 Hotel opens in Williamsburg
By BK Star Staff [email protected] 42 Hotel, a new luxury lodging in Williamsburg officially opened its doors to the public earlier this week. Located on
2022 Elections Profile: Senate Candidate Elizabeth Crowley
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Elizabeth Crowley wants to represent Queens again. And Brooklyn. Oh, And Manhattan too. Crowley, a former city councilwoman from Glendale, is
2022 Elections Profile: Senate Candidate Elizabeth Crowley
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Elizabeth Crowley wants to represent Queens again. And Brooklyn. Oh, And Manhattan too. Crowley, a former city councilwoman from Glendale, is
Park Slope church robbed of ‘priceless’ tabernacle
St. Augustine Church in Park Slope was robbed of their tabernacle late Thursday night. A tabernacle is an ornate encasing that holds the consecrated eucharist,
Lest We Forget: Black Veterans on Memorial Day
Black Veterans for Social Justice, founded in 1979, is a veterans service and community-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Bed-Stuy. Every year veterans can be seen
Exclusive: Kellogg’s added to historic registry
Kellogg’s, the famous 24-hour Williamsburg Diner, was added to the Historic Business Preservation Registry on Saturday. The Historic Business Preservation Registry was created with the
Brooklyn Debate League raises $1.3M after viral post
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” This quote is how coach K.M. DiColandrea would
Donziger celebrates freedom in Williamsburg
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Steve Donziger is doing all right. After 993 days under detention, Steve Donziger can celebrate freedom. Donziger, an environmental lawyer, was
Mayor announces $900M for street safety
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a historic $900 million investment over the next five years for street safety. The announcement made Sunday in downtown Brooklyn
United Metro Energy Corporation Strikers call on Mayor to ‘honor the picket line’
While Mayor Eric Adams likes to fashion himself as the working-class Mayor, the rank-and-file of one of the city’s biggest energy providers say the city
Crown Heights designer hosts annual Earth Day fashion show
For the fifth year running, Crown Heights artist Bobby Stone and The New Old School hosted the annual Earth Day Fashion Show to a sold-out
City unveils new mobile unit to deliver services
The city has created a new mobile unit to coordinate different city agencies and deliver services to those who may not be aware of their
Active shooter in Sunset Park subways
New York City experienced an active shooter situation early Tuesday morning, when an unidentified male individual began to open fire on the N line subway
The Brooklyn Bards’ Donal Nolan, dead at 58
He was many things—the family archivist, a regular at Kitty Kiernans, a native son of Bay Ridge, devoted caregiver for his mother, and an often
Students look to revamp city bus service
While NYC may have the slowest buses in the country, these advocates think they can make it one of the best – with the mayor’s
New Williamsburg Mural highlights life after incarceration
Inside prison, the tallies marked the months spent incarcerated. Now, in Williamsburg, it represents the continued punishment seen after people are released. On the corner
Greenpoint resident find calling in cooking
By Mattthew Fischetti [email protected] Robert Valle knows you need the right ingredients to make something special. He first started flipping burgers at 17-years-old and from
Black-owned bookshop provides more than just good books
By: Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Darlene Okpo always had the idea of opening up a bookstore in the back of her head since her early
Fort Greene open street meeting gets heated
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] The open street on Willoughby Avenue hasn’t made everyone happy. At the community meeting about the project, hosted by Councilwoman
BK — the progressive way
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] New York City Councilman Lincoln Restler and Councilwoman Shahana Hanif aren’t cut from the same cloth. Restler got his start
UMEC on strike for nearly 11 months
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] The workers at United Metro Energy Corporation (UMEC), one of the largest energy producers in the city, have been on
Mayor’s new subway safety plan goes into effect
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] A new subway safety plan went into effect on Monday, but homeless advocates fear the “crisis mode” plan doesn’t go far
Reyna to ally with Suozzi for Lt. Gov. bid Read more: Brooklyn Downtown Star – Reyna to ally with Suozzi for Lt Gov bid
In the next Dessert with Andrew & Yvonne Zoom Seminar, the dynamic duo will discuss ways you can help those in need this holiday season. The seminar is titled, “Holiday Edition: Community Service.” From soup kitchens to nursing homes; learn about the various ways one can volunteer, and hear from organizations that are making a positive impact in our community.
Brought together through God
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] He wanted to be a priest since he was in middle school. She wanted to be a nun since she
Gonzalez runs for new Senate district
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] As a working-class girl from Elmhurst who commuted to middle school on the Upper East Side, Kristen Gonzalez developed an early
Undocumented residents share their stories
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Members of the nonprofit New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) members last week shared how their immigration status prevents them from
Restler looks to hit the ground running
By Matthew Fischetti [email protected] Lincoln Restler has big dreams for North Brooklyn. The freshman councilman for the 33rd District won a crowded Democratic Primary
